The Trump administration released new fuel economy standards on Monday, easing regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from internal combustion engine vehicles and light-duty trucks. According to estimates from the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the final Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) requirement will equate to approximately 34.9 miles per gallon for the overall fleet of passenger cars and light-duty trucks in the 2031 model year—up from 30.1 mpg in the 2024 model year—but still falls short of the projected 50.4 mpg expected under rules implemented during the Biden administration for 2031. Shortly before this announcement, Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to a surge in oil prices. While Trump fulfilled his pledge to rescind policies that encouraged electric vehicle production, the move is expected to result in increased greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles in the United States.
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